Open Post: La savate et le chausson

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Much to his satisfaction, Grantaire has been able to keep up with many of his hobbies unabated during his time at the mansion. Not all of them, though, mostly because they were ones he'd go to specific spots for, and with those spots not being here in addition to an abundance of his other hobbies, they more or less fell by the wayside.

However, a recent chat with Dionysus has reminded him that he has very much neglected his 'hitting things' level. Although he didn't find a crash test dummy, the thought being on his mind ended up in him stumbling upon a small gym tucked away, complete with some equipment including a standing punching bag.

So he's discarded his waistcoat and cravat over a bench and is practicing his savate¹.

¹French kickboxing! During R's time it was basically for streetfighting, and just beginning to get formalized, but there are some cool vintage videos on youtube (Here and here) to give the... vibe.

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"Whatever I can do to assist," he says solemnly, "I will."

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“Oh thank you, I fear it may be too difficult to manage on my own.”

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"I would hate to set you on too treacherous a task."

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“My hero!” He turns and falls backwards into Grantaire’s lap, as if he’s fainting. He then lifts up another grape for Grantaire to eat.

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He laughs and promptly eats the grape.

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"This bench is really uncomfortable, you know," he says after a moment.

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"I've been in more uncomfortable places..."

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"Yes but we're in a building with an infinite supply of pillows and cushions and blankets and mattresses and soft chairs and sofas."

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"So we are! Are you suggesting we exit the bench?"

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"I think my back would appreciate it," he laughs.

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"All right, then. Let's."

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"Where shall we head to?" he asks as he gets up. His back pops in three different places.

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Grantaire immediately rolls to flop flat on the ground. "There we are. And it's close."

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Dionysus laughs. "This works!" He lies down beside Grantaire. His back only pops twice this time.

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He laughs as well, delighted. "I didn't think you'd actually join me."

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"It's slightly better than the bench."

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"Taking it step by step, I suppose."

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"We may eventually work our way up to a sofa if we're lucky."

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"Oh, such luxury."

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"I know, I know, it may just be wishful thinking. It's good to have goals in life though."

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"You know, I think it is quite possible that this is an achievable goal."

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"Hmm, do you think so? Do you have an in with the couch distributers?"

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"You seem to think I do."

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"You do!" he laughs, sitting halfway up. "That's why you got a punching bag instead of a crash test dummy."

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"I'm sure you could also get a punching bag if you wanted one."